The is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by the third-sector railway operator

Kominato Railway The is a railway line in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator . It extends from the west coast of central Bōsō Peninsula (where it connects with the Uchibō Line at ) to in the town of Ōtaki (where it connect ...

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Kominato Line The is a railway line in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator . It extends from the west coast of central Bōsō Peninsula (where it connects with the Uchibō Line at ) to in the town of Ōtaki (where it connect ...

between and in

Chiba Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Chiba Prefecture has a population of 6,278,060 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of . Chiba Prefecture borders Ibaraki Prefecture to the north, Saitama Prefecture to t ...

, Japan, since 1962. , all 14 of the Kiha 200 series cars built are in service.

History

14 KiHa 200 series cars were built between 1961 and 1977. The first cars entered service in January 1962.

Individual build histories

The individual car build histories of the fleet are as follows.

Fleet status

, all 14 Kiha 200 series cars are in service, based at the line's Goi Depot. All cars except 209 and 210 are air-conditioned. File:Kominato-Kiha200 Inside.jpg, Interior File:Kominato-Kiha200 Cab.jpg, Driver's cab Following news reports, the Kiha 200 series is to be replaced by the later

Kiha 40 The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in 1977 and operated by all Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan. Since 2017, the train type has seen use by other ...

Model trains from Spring 2021 following renovations to the newer models joining the route. The earlier Kiha 200 series will be retired after some time with both models running the route.

Popular Culture

This train appears to have been used in various Gachimuchi songs on YouTube, most notably "Haru Yo Koi (Right Version)", amassing over 2.6 million views. This song has often been a part of Twitch.tv culture with many tributes held for the passing of the idol Billy Herrington.

References

External links

Kominato Railway website
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